After meeting Yuan Min's twins, Xiao Xiao became even more determined to have a child.
However, no matter how urgent the situation, we should first take care of our health.
Good health is good for both her and the baby.
After resting for two days, the two of them took their things and went down the mountain again.
It always takes many days to go down the mountain, so Xiaoxiao decided to take the time to explore that shortcut.
When they arrived at Uncle Lin's shop, the door was tightly closed.
"Xiaoxiao, why is Uncle Lin's shop closed? Is something wrong?"
Yuan Shitou was somewhat worried.
Just now, as soon as they entered the town, they were met with many strange looks.
Some were still whispering among themselves.
Xiao Xiao had observed everything that happened along the way, and said to the bewildered Yuan Shitou:
"If anyone comes to ask you anything later, just pretend you're mute and don't say a word."
Yuan Shitou asked, puzzled, "Xiaoxiao, has something happened?"
Xiao Xiao gave him a "shut up" look and went up to knock on the tightly closed door.
First, tap once, pause, then tap twice.
He knocked twice, paused, and then knocked three more times.
Uncle Lin had told her that if she saw their door closed, she should knock and someone would come to open it.
We even agreed on a signal to knock on the door.
A short while later, footsteps were heard.
The door creaked open from the inside, revealing Uncle Lin's familiar face.
Upon seeing the two, Uncle Lin happily opened the door completely.
"It's Xiaoxiao, come in quickly."
Just as the two were about to step through the door, they heard a voice behind them say, "Wait."
Immediately afterwards, several young figures came running over.
Xiao Xiao and Yuan Shitou, unsure whether to go in or stay, both looked at Uncle Lin.
Uncle Lin smiled and gave Xiao Xiao a look that said, "Take it easy."
Then, addressing the group of people who had hurried over, he said, "Gentlemen, what brings you here...?"
One of the leaders pointed at Uncle Lin and asked Xiao Xiao, "Do you know him?"
"Of course I know him, this is my uncle, how could I not know him?"
She blinked her big eyes and answered.
"What's inside here?"
That person doesn't seem easy to fool.
Xiao Xiao smiled, her face tanned dark by the sun: "My home is in the mountains."
These are mountain produce from our village; I specially brought them to thank my uncle.
"Why should we thank him? Do you know what he used to do?"
Another young man asked.
Xiao Xiao still had a smile on her face, but her mind was working very fast.
"My father was seriously injured while hunting in the mountains and came down to find a doctor."
My mother was robbed of all her money and desperately begged for help, hoping that a kind person would come to her rescue.
But no one offered a helping hand.
Finally, Uncle Lin, who happened to be passing by, helped find a doctor and even paid the medical bills.
Only after my father's repeated requests did Uncle Lin leave his address and explain what he did for a living.
After my father returned home, he told us to bring the mountain produce we had stored for two years, so that we could thank Uncle Lin for saving our lives.
They also said that Uncle Lin would be like a real uncle to us from now on, and we should come and visit him whenever we go down the mountain.
The novel is so vivid and detailed that it doesn't seem like he's telling a lie.
The group looked at Uncle Lin with suspicion: "He's not lying to us, is he?"
Uncle Lin nodded: "She's right, it's true."
Although the group was still somewhat skeptical, they didn't say anything more.
A young man who had never spoken before lifted the oilcloth from the small basket on his back.
Inside were some dried mushrooms.
He then casually rummaged through the contents of Yuan Shitou's basket.
Aside from some rabbit skins, there were some jerky meat and dried rabbit.
His eyes flickered, but he didn't say anything.
He shook his head at his companions behind him.
Xiao Xiao was quick-witted and immediately gave each of them a dried rabbit.
"It's fate that we met. Come, come, try some of our mountain delicacies."
These were all pickled by ourselves.
As he spoke, he stuffed the object into their arms.
The group of people, each given a dried rabbit, were still somewhat bewildered.
We've all forgotten why they came here.
He took the dried rabbit, turned around, and left.
Uncle Lin smiled and ushered Xiao Xiao and Yuan Shitou into the house. He glanced at the timid people in the distance before closing the door.
He praised the little girl, saying, "You're quite clever, little girl."
Xiao Xiao smiled happily: "Uncle Lin, you flatter me."
Uncle Lin didn't say much and led the two inside.
Xiao Xiao has never been inside before, and it feels so spacious.
"Uncle Lin, do you own all of these?"
Uncle Lin nodded: "It's my family's, but now it's not just my family living here."
Xiao Xiao knows that there are some things she shouldn't ask too many questions about.
Otherwise, it would be very annoying.
We stopped when we arrived at a rather quiet and elegant courtyard.
Uncle Lin called over two people to help clean up the goods.
Xiao Xiao took out a package and handed it to Uncle Lin: "Uncle Lin, this is tiger bone, and this is bear bone."
It's specially for making medicinal liquor for you.
Uncle Lin was shocked: "You've killed a tiger and a bear."
So all this jerky comes from tigers and bears?
Why didn't you say so earlier? If it were really these two items, it would cost much more than this.
Xiao Xiao didn't haggle; she accepted whatever price Uncle Lin offered.
Anyway, they won't lose out.
After greeting everyone, Uncle Lin asked, "Do you still have bear paws?"
Xiao Xiao chuckled and took out another tightly wrapped package from under the basket.
Uncle Lin eagerly opened it, and inside were two bear paws that had been cleaned thoroughly.
I couldn't help but grin from ear to ear.
"You silly girl, if I didn't ask, would you have just taken it out?"
"No way, this was specially saved for you, old man."
She stuck out her tongue, looking mischievous.
Uncle Lin was happy, but he wasn't the type to take advantage of others.
"This distraction is enough; how could I take your things for nothing?"
Give them whatever amount is due.
Xiao Xiao said with a serious face, "Uncle Lin, I said I'd give it to you, so I will."
I can afford to pay that.
Uncle Lin glanced at her and nodded: "Okay, then I'll accept it."
Xiao Xiao chuckled and asked, "Uncle Lin, does the old doctor still buy medicinal herbs?"
Uncle Lin sighed: "Old Yao's pharmacy has also closed down."
Xiao Xiao was a little disappointed: "I thought he was going to accept it."
We found a ginseng and a few lingzhi mushrooms on the mountain this time, and we were thinking of selling them to him.
Uncle Lin was taken aback: "Then wait a moment, I'll have someone go and ask him if he'll accept it or not."
He then sent the young man who had helped him earlier away.
Then Uncle Lin recounted everything that had happened in the past few days.
Just as he had expected, all of their shops had closed down.
Doing business privately is not allowed.
You have to go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy or sell things.
Even pharmacies have designated locations.
You also need receipts for everything you buy.
The regulations are a bit strict.
Xiao Xiao was a little worried: "Then why did you accept my things? Wouldn't that be harming you?"
Uncle Lin shook his head: "Don't worry, I have my own channels."
These things won't be stuck with you.
If you have any more later, bring them all. I know how to sell them.
A glint flashed in her eyes. Could the place where Uncle Lin was selling things be the black market that Grandpa had mentioned?
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